Congressman Cohen Announces DOT Grants to University of Memphis and Shelby County Government

Announced $3.75 million in DOT grants for traffic safety projects in Tennessee.

“These investments in traffic safety will ultimately save lives. Better handling of traffic accidents and the use of best practices will pay dividends well into the future. An evaluation of our many road-railroad crossings should result in fewer dangerous situations.”

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Congressman Cohen Calls on Professional and College Football Programs to Protect Against Brain Injuries

Called for increased penalties for head injuries in professional and college football.

“Yesterday’s article in The New York Times demonstrates how much more work needs to be done. We cannot let this fall off the radar. I urge the Judiciary Committee to convene a follow-up hearing when we return after the elections, and I urge the next Congress to create a select committee to investigate this issue.”

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Congressman Cohen Introduces 500th Legislative Initiative

Introduced a bill to revamp regulation of controlled substances as his 500th legislative measure.

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Remembering those unjustly deprived of their freedom

Issued statement commemorating International Day of Political Prisoners and condemning Russian political repression.

“Anar Mammadli and Ali Karimli in Azerbaijan, whose cases, alongside that of Ulvi Hasanli, Farid Mehralizada and Ulviyya Ali, reflect the level of suppression of freedom of expression and independent civic and political activity;”

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Congressman Cohen Introduces Comprehensive Reform of Controlled Substances Act

Introduced comprehensive legislation to reform the Controlled Substances Act with modern public health and sentencing provisions.

“Most Americans believe the ‘war on drugs’ has been a failure at cross purposes with good public policy and aimed largely at minorities with draconian mandatory minimum sentences for minor offenses that most now believe aren’t really offenses at all.”

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Representatives Cohen, Kamlager-Dove and Scott Introduce the Death in Custody Reporting Reform Act

Introduced bill to reform death in custody reporting requirements for law enforcement agencies.

“The United States houses nearly 25 percent of the world’s prison population yet the U.S. government does not know how many people die in law enforcement custody despite previous efforts to correct this deficiency.”

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Congressman Cohen Introduces the Mobile Stroke Units Improve Health Outcomes Act

Introduced bill creating incentives for mobile stroke units and Medicare reimbursement.

“Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. Research is clear: access to timely treatment is critical for recovery, and mobile stroke units can provide it, bringing medical expertise to the patient and treating them on the way to the hospital.”

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Congressman Cohen Receives an “A” from the Defend the Vote Action Fund

Announced receipt of an "A" rating from Defend the Vote Action Fund for anti-corruption voting record.

“Representative Cohen’s record paints a clear picture that shows he is stepping up in this moment. It is more important than ever that our elected representatives side with regular people and reform this broken, corrupt system that is failing us all.”

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Congressman Cohen Reintroduces the Police Training and Independent Review Act

Reintroduced bill requiring independent investigations into police use of deadly force.

“Too many police encounters on our streets turn deadly. In my community, the death of Tyre Nichols at the hands of the Memphis police prompted protests and prosecutions.”

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Congressman Cohen Announces $1.2 Million in Health and Human Services Grants

Announced $1.3 million in HHS grants for opioid response and substance abuse treatment programs.

“It’s good to see these substantial investments in drug treatment and family welfare programs. I commend the grant recipients for the life-affirming work they are doing in our community.”

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Congressman Cohen Announces $1.6 Million in FEMA Grants to Shelby County, the University of Memphis and Covington

Announced $1.6 million in FEMA grants for disaster preparedness in Tennessee communities.

“I am pleased to see FEMA reaching out to anticipate future damage from inevitable disasters caused by climate change. This funding will permit these local entities to prepare for what is coming and mitigate the impact of these storms.”

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Congressman Cohen Introduces Comprehensive Articles of Impeachment Against President Donald Trump

Introduced 26 articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump citing abuses of power and constitutional violations.

“I sincerely believe that the 120th Congress will better live up to its duties as co-equal branch of government and a check on the executive. I hope this resolution paves the way to accountability. We cannot tolerate this kind lawlessness and corruption.”

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Congressman Cohen Remembers Criminal Court Judge Arthur T. Bennett

Issued statement mourning the passing of Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Arthur T. Bennett.

“We all mourn Judge Bennett’s passing. He was an outstanding judge. His court was always courteous to both sides and ruled quickly and properly on motions. He was a gentleman at all times and there’s not a finer criminal court judge I ever knew.”

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Congressman Cohen Condemns Plan to Further Politicize NIH Grant Decisions

Condemned White House plan to politicize NIH grant funding decisions.

“The NIH is highly respected and highly effective at finding cures and treatments that are needed for the well-being of families, the American public and the world.”

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Congressman Cohen Announces $805,047 in NIH Grants to St. Jude and UTHSC

Announced $805,047 in NIH grants for cancer, Alzheimer's, and COPD research.

“Understanding and treating pancreatic cancer, Alzheimer’s and COPD will improve the quality of patients’ lives. I commend Drs. Vakoc, Yarbro and Karimi for the life-saving work they are doing.”

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Congressman Cohen and 17 Congressional Colleagues Seek GAO Review of BLM Wild Horse and Burro Program

Sought GAO review of BLM Wild Horse and Burro Program following slaughter reports.

“The Administration knows what it is doing. It is circumventing the law to benefit landowners who want to get rid of all the wild horses, which are an American heritage that we should value. More oversight is needed”

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Congressman Cohen Announces Hernia Research Grant to UTHSC

Announced $783,237 National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute grant for hernia research.

“I am pleased to see this substantial investment in lung disease research at our medical school. I commend Dr. Jancelewicz for conducting this important treatment trial.”

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Congressman Cohen Announces $884,991 in NIH Grants to St. Jude

Announced $884,991 in NIH grants to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

“This investment in staff training and cancer and biomedical research will result in better outcomes for patients and potentially save lives.”

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Cohen Commends Lonnie G. Bunch for a Lifetime of Service to American History and the Smithsonian

Praised Lonnie G. Bunch's retirement and legacy leading Smithsonian Institution.

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Congressman Cohen Questions Intelligence Experts on Export Controls on Sensitive Computer Chips

Questioned intelligence experts on Trump administration's decision to lift export controls on sensitive computer chips to China.

“It all comes down to that decision. I think it’s pretty obvious who made the decision to give them chips: President Trump. Is that not correct?...All the experts we’ve had, and everybody, says ‘don’t do it. Big mistake.”

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Congressman Cohen Announces $1.4 Million in National Cancer Institute Grants to UTHSC

Announced $1.4 million in National Cancer Institute grants to University of Tennessee.

“I am always pleased to see these kinds of investment in the work of our University of Tennessee medical school. Cancer research saves lives. I commend both Drs. Makowski-Hayes and Kurosu for undertaking this work.”

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Congressman Cohen Celebrates “901 Day” on 9-01

Spoke on House floor celebrating Memphis 901 Day and civil rights history.

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Congressman Cohen Questions Witnesses at Hearing on Sanctuary Jurisdictions

Questioned witnesses at hearing on sanctuary jurisdictions and ICE accountability.

“If we had better people running ICE what happened (in Minnesota) may not have occurred. We need experts - law enforcement experts – top notch people who know what they’re doing and can zero in on ‘the worst of the worst’ and get them off the streets and out of the country.”

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Congressman Cohen Urges Governor Lee to Request FEMA Assistance

Urged Governor Lee to request FEMA assistance for storm damage in Memphis.

“I respectfully reiterate my request that you seek the appropriate federal disaster assistance as soon as possible. I stand ready to support this effort in any way needed.”

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Congressman Cohen’s Statement on Sunday’s ICE Raid on Macon Road

Criticized ICE raid in Memphis, calling for the agency's removal from the city.

“I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: we don’t have an immigration problem in Memphis and ICE’s presence in our streets is doing more harm than good. The people detained – for whatever reason – are our neighbors.”

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